Monday, 14 January 2013

Our Advent Mission took place over the weekend of Friday 7th - Sunday 9th December. There was a lot of preparation beforehand but it was all well worth it.

Praying before the Blessed Sacrament for all those we had met

On the Friday night we went out into the streets to speak to people and to remind them what Advent is all about. While we were out evangelising others were in the Church praying in front of the Blessed Sacrament for us and those we would speak to. At the end of the evening we all prayed for those we had met and their intentions before Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament.

Free Hot Chocolate and Mince Pies

Saturday was a long day but we all very much enjoyed it. In the afternoon we had Adoration in the Church with beautiful music (thanks to the NightFever crew) while outside we set up two tables, one for the all important hot chocolate and mince pies and the other with some interesting and informative flyers and a box in which people could write their prayer intentions if they wished. We had prepared some small gift bags to give to those we met and spoke to. The gift bags have a Scripture quote, miraculous medal with explanation and a sweet.

Sunday afternoon ran pretty much the same as Saturday except we were based at Notre Dame de France, the French Church at Leicester Square. There we had lovely music on the steps of the Church. Then at 6pm we were back at St Patrick's for the International Mass for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception. This is a Mass that brings together the different communities who celebrate Mass at St Patrick's every week. After the Mass we processed from St Patrick's to Notre Dame de France with a beautiful statue of Our Lady while we also sang and prayed.

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